Final arguments Thursday in Salina town justice race

State Supreme Court Justice Deborah Karalunas has scheduled a final round of arguments for Thursday in the hotly contested race between Paul Carey and George Alessio Jr. for Salina town justice.

In a decision last week, Karalunas agreed to count three of 10 contested ballots, giving Alessio a one-vote lead over Carey. Carey is seeking to have the judge reconsider that decision and consider the other ballots.

"It seems this case keeps trying to get new life," Karalunas said Monday, noting she hopes to have a final decision before the end of the week.